Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in District of Columbia
Emergency Medicine Physicians in District of Columbia earn a median of $318,200 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $318,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($335,550)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $235,610; the top 10% earn over $318,720. Nationally the range is $103,610 to $495,910.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$77,430 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Emergency Medicine Physicians pay in District of Columbia
How much do emergency medicine physicians make in District of Columbia?
The median is $318,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $235,610 and the top 10% earn over $318,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for emergency medicine physicians?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 31 (−5% vs. the national median of $335,550). Living costs are not included.